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reCAPTCHA

Security service developed by Google to protect websites from spam and abuse.

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reCAPTCHA uses advanced algorithms and behavioral analysis to distinguish between humans and bots, enhancing online security. It offers different verification methods, including image challenges and invisible detection, to create a smoother user experience while keeping automated attacks at bay. ## Prerequisites - Preexisting [website](https://cms.solodev.net/workspace/websites/). - Preexisting [Google Account](https://accounts.google.com/). ## Billing Information Before installing reCAPTCHA, you will need a Google Account to set up your billing information. 1. Go to the [Google Cloud Console](https://console.cloud.google.com/). If you don't have a Google Account, [create a new account](https://accounts.google.com/signup). 2. Log in with the Google account associated with your reCAPTCHA project. 3. From the navigation menu, go to **Billing**.

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4. Link an existing **Billing Account** or create a new one by clicking **Manage Billing Accounts**.

Google console billing

### Manage Billing Accounts 1. Select **Create Account**.

Google console Create Account

2. Name your billing account and select your country and click **Agree & Continue**.

Google console Account Information Step 1

6. Select your payment method and add your credit card or bank account details. Once completed, click **Submit and Enable Billing**.

Google console Account Information Step 2

## Installation 1. Go to **reCAPTCHA** and login to your account. 2. Click the plus icon to **Create** a new project.

reCAPTCHA create

3. Enter a label for your project.

reCAPTCHA form

4. Select **"Score Based (v3)"** as the reCAPTCHA type. 5. Add your domain under **"Domain"**. 6. Click **Submit**. !!!Note: If you are working with a third party to help set up your reCAPTCHA, you will need to obtain an admin email address from the vendor or developer, and add it as an “Owner” to your reCAPTCHA under Domain Settings. Example: **@solodev.com. !!! ### Site and Secret Keys 1. On the next screen, copy and save the **Site Key** and **Secret Key** for future use.

reCAPTCHA keys

### Setup on CMS {% tabs %} {% tab title="CMS Settings" %} 1. Log in to **Solodev CMS**. Solodev CMS Login Screen 2. From the left navigation, go to **Settings** and then **Config**. Solodev CMS Config Left Nav 3. Open the **Google** Accordion. Solodev CMS Config reCAPTCHA 4. Paste the **Site** and **Secret Keys** you previously received. 5. Click **Submit**. {% endtab %} {% tab title="CMS Form" %} To enable reCAPTCHA on your form: 1. Go to the form you want to enable reCAPTCHA. 2. Click **Modify** on the actions bar. Solodev CMS Form Modify 3. On the Modify modal, open the Advanced Accordion. 4. Click the **"Enable reCAPTCHA"** checkbox. Solodev CMS Form Modify Advanced 5. Click **Submit**. 6. Go to your form code and add the following shortcode: ```js [recaptcha id="1"] ``` !!!Note: Update the ID number with your ID form. !!! {% endtab %} {% endtabs %}